Question
In the presented spirometry image, what term corresponds to the point labeled F?
| A. |
Vital capacity |
| B. |
Total lung capacity |
| C. |
Expiratory reserve volume |
| D. |
Inspiratory capacity |
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Correct Answer » A Explanation |
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- ‘F’ represents the vital capacity which is the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a forced inspiration (≈4600 ml).
- VC = ERV + TV +IRV.
- Where,
- ERV – Expiratory reserve volume.
- TV – Tidal volume.
- IRV – Inspiratory reserve volume.
